Most of the leading rental car companies operating throughout Spain are represented at Alicante Airport and this makes it quick and easy for arriving visitors to rent a hire car to suit their budget and travel needs. The following hire companies have desks at the airport: Atesa, Auriga, Avis, Centauro, Europcar, Europa, Hertz, Record and Sol-Mar, and these are located just by the exit to the arrival area, and the rental vehicle car park where you can pick up and drop off your hire car is just across the main parking area, a quick three minute walk from the arrivals hall.
Renting a Car at Alicante Airport
It is a good idea to have your rental car pre-booked before you arrive and this will save you a lot of time as all you will have to do when you land is go to the relevant rental booth and pick up the keys. You can book easily online or through your travel company, and remember when booking any hire car service in Europe you will need to be able to provide a valid credit card number. Here are a few tips for booking and picking up your hire car at Alicante Airport:
- Check the terms and conditions of the hire agreement carefully when you book your hire car, as in some cases there may be additional fees to pay when you pick up the car. For example if you intend to use the car to visit another country during your stay such as Portugal, then you will most likely need to pay an additional charge.
- Review the fuel policy in your hire car agreement before you pick up the car, as in some cases the vehicle must be returned with a full tank of fuel, or you will be charged for the refill amount (at a higher rate than if you did it yourself).
- Each hire contract should contain an accurate description of the condition of the car on pick up, so take the time to check around the car before you leave the lot and look out for any damage such as scratches or dents and make sure these are mentioned on the contract. If not go back to the hire car desk and ask for these to be included before you leave, else you could be charged for them when you return the car.
- Make sure you have your booking reference number, passport, credit card (that you booked your car with) and drivers license with you when you go to pick up your hire car when you arrive.
- Check that the car contains all of the safety equipment that is required by law for travelling on the roads in Spain, and if not go back to the hire car desk and request that this equipment is provided. This is important as if you are stopped by traffic police it will be the driver and not the hire car company that will be at fault if any of the required equipment is missing.
